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    K2INFRA

    K2INFRA
    Construction·27 May 2026
    Management Summary

    K2 Infragen Limited reported strong FY26 revenue and EBITDA growth of 26% and 25% respectively, driven by healthy execution and diversification. The company secured significant new orders and is strategically shifting towards direct government contracts and higher-margin railway and power projects. While H2 margins faced pressure from raw material costs, working capital management improved, and the company aims for positive cash flow and continued growth in FY27.

    Highlights

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    • Revenue from operations for FY26 grew 26% year-on-year to approximately Rs. 185 crores.

    • EBITDA for FY26 grew 25% year-on-year to approximately Rs. 26 crores, with a healthy margin of 12.5%.

    • New orders worth approximately Rs. 412 crores were secured since December 2025, primarily in higher-margin segments like energy, transmission & distribution, railway, and renewable infrastructure.

    • Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) improved from 323 days last year to 274 days, indicating better working capital management.

    • The company maintained an on-time project delivery rate of approximately 83% during FY26.

    Concerns

    4

    • H2 FY26 EBITDA margin compressed to ~10% from the full-year average of 12.5%, and PAT margin to 6.4% from 7.2%.

    • Operational efficiency in H2 was impacted by geopolitical situations and raw material price increases (bitumen, diesel).

    • Cash flow remained negative at Rs. 16-17 crores for FY26, although it improved from negative Rs. 42 crores last year.

    • A mathematical discrepancy in the reported interest cover (0.25x) was noted, despite stated EBITDA of Rs. 24 crores and interest cost of Rs. 6 crores (which implies 4.0x).

    Key financials

    Metrics

    10

    Periods

    2

    Headline

    5
    • H2 FY26 Revenue
      ₹94 Cr
    • H2 FY26 EBITDA
      ₹9 Cr
    • H2 FY26 EBITDA Margin
      10%
    • H2 FY26 PAT
      ₹6 Cr
    • H2 FY26 PAT Margin
      6.4%

    FY26

    5
    • Revenue
      ₹185 Cr
      YoY+26%
    • EBITDA
      ₹26 Cr
      YoY+25%
    • EBITDA Margin
      12.5%
    • PAT
      ₹13.33 Cr
    • PAT Margin
      7.2%

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Total Value

    ₹ 424 crores

    as of 2026-03-31

    quantified

    Inflow this qtr

    ₹ 412 crores

    Execution

    On-time project delivery rate of approximately 83% during FY'26

    Composition

    Mix5 segments
    • Energy, Transmission & Distribution, Railway, Renewable₹ 412 crores39.5%
    • Railway (PSI projects)₹ 222 crores21.3%
    • Railway (total with GST)₹ 262 crores25.1%
    • Power Transmission (RRVPNL)₹ 57 crores5.5%
    • Transformer projects₹ 90 crores8.6%

    Share of order book by segment (derived from disclosed amounts)

    Pipeline

    L1 awaiting loa

    Live bid pipeline across roads and railway sector

    "Order momentum has strengthened significantly, with a strategic shift towards direct government contracts and higher-margin segments like power transmission and railway, providing strong revenue visibility."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹50 crores

    Cash flow improved from negative Rs. 42 crores last year to negative Rs. 16-17 crores this year. Company has over Rs. 50 crore in fixed deposits. Received comfort letter from Kotak for Rs. 273 crores for a HAM project, and Union Bank also confirmed support for SPV financing.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Revenue Growth
    >25%
    		High
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin
    13-14% range
    		Medium
    Operational Efficiency
    On-time Project Delivery Rate
    83-90%
    		High
    Cash Flow
    Cash Flow Positivity
    Positive
    		Medium
    Corporate Strategy
    Main Board Listing
    Main Board
    		High
    Shareholding
    Promoter Holding
    Increase more
    		Medium

    FY27 Revenue Growth

    FY27
    CurrentFY26 Revenue Growth 26% YoY
    Target>25% YoY

    Why it matters

    To verify if the company can sustain its growth momentum as guided, especially with the strategic shift towards direct government contracts and higher-margin segments.

    The growth that we are expecting for FY'27? We will be maintaining more than 25% anyhow.

    How to verify

    guidance_and_targets[metric='Revenue Growth', target_period='FY27']

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical situation and raw material price volatility

    H2 operational efficiency and margins were impacted by increased bitumen and diesel prices due to the war situation, especially for road-oriented projects. — Both acknowledged

    high

    Government payment delays

    Analyst highlighted issues with government entities having outstanding payments; management stated mitigation through direct contracts and annuity-based models (HAM, TBCB) with defined payment terms. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Income Tax Investigation

    Management referred to an income tax issue as an 'accident' that is 'insured and passed on' without providing specific details, which could be a red flag for governance. — Analyst downplayed

    medium

    Mathematical discrepancy in reported interest cover

    Despite stating EBITDA of Rs. 24 crores and interest cost of Rs. 6 crores (implying 4.0x), management agreed to an analyst's calculation of 0.25x for interest cover. — Both not addressed

    low

    Q&A highlights

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    “Overall ratio on the road side, it was around 77%. And that is the basic reason where, because of which, you can see that operational efficiencies are down because all the rates of bitumen and the diesel prices have gone up from the February mid onward. And that has impacted overall the scenario.”

    Management explained the significant drop in H2 margins was due to external factors like geopolitical situation and rising raw material costs, particularly affecting road projects.

    asked by Disha from Sapphire Capital

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    FY26 Financial Performance Overview

    K2 Infragen Limited reported a robust financial year 2026, with revenue from operations growing 26% year-on-year to approximately Rs. 185 crores. EBITDA for the full year stood at Rs. 26 crores, reflecting a 25% growth year-on-year, maintaining a healthy EBITDA margin of 12.5%. Profit after tax for FY26 was Rs. 13.33 crores, translating to a PAT margin of 7.2%, supported by healthy execution and diversification across infrastructure segments.

    02

    H2 FY26 Performance and Margin Impact

    The second half of FY26 saw revenue from operations at approximately Rs. 94 crores, largely stable year-on-year. However, H2 EBITDA was Rs. 9 crores, with a margin of 10%, and PAT was Rs. 6 crores, with a margin of 6.4%. Management attributed the H2 margin compression to the impact of geopolitical situations and rising raw material prices, particularly bitumen and diesel, which affected the predominantly road-oriented projects, leading to a strategic slowdown in execution.

    03

    Strategic Shift to Direct Government Contracts and Higher-Margin Segments

    The company is actively transitioning from sub-contractor execution to securing direct contracts from government entities like KPTCM, RRVPNL, and NWR. This strategic shift is expected to enhance margins, execution visibility, and long-term scalability. New orders worth approximately Rs. 412 crores since December 2025, primarily in power transmission, railway, and renewable energy, are anticipated to yield higher margins compared to road projects, which are more susceptible to raw material price volatility.

    04

    Order Book and Bidding Pipeline

    K2 Infragen's total project value stands at approximately Rs. 662 crores, with Rs. 424 crores remaining unexecuted, providing strong revenue visibility. The company also has a live bidding pipeline of approximately Rs. 500 crores across the roads and railway sectors, with management expressing high confidence in converting a significant portion into firm orders. Recent wins include Rs. 57 crore from RRVPNL for grid substations and Rs. 222 crore (excluding GST) for railway projects, where K2 is the lead partner with a 74% share.

    05

    Working Capital and Cash Flow Management

    The company demonstrated improved working capital management, with its Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) reducing from 323 days last year to 274 days. While cash flow remained negative, it improved significantly from negative Rs. 42 crores last year to negative Rs. 16-17 crores this year. Management highlighted having over Rs. 50 crore in fixed deposits and strong bank support, including a comfort letter for Rs. 273 crores from Kotak for a HAM project, and confirmed support from Union Bank for SPV financing, indicating robust liquidity and financial backing.

    06

    Future Outlook and Growth Initiatives

    K2 Infragen aims to maintain over 25% year-on-year revenue growth for FY27, driven by expanding execution capabilities and strengthening its presence in high-growth industrial sectors. The company is exploring opportunities under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) and hybrid annuity model (HAM) to build stable, annuity-based revenue streams and enhance order book predictability. Management expects to transition from the SME board to the main board by mid-2027 or January 2028, which could enhance liquidity and access to a broader investor base.

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